Citrus, Stone Fruit & Nuts
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Barham micro abattoir set to open
BARHAM’S long-awaited multi-species micro abattoir is expected to be operational within months, if not weeks. Producer driven to fill a glaring gap in the processing…
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Super changes to hit farmers with assets in SMSF
FARMERS are on the warpath over Canberra’s proposed superannuation changes. And they are joining forces with the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia with dire…
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When spending more is rewarded
CRUNCHING the numbers on farm is not just about what the inputs cost, even more important is what outputs they help create. Because that’s where…
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Bloomin’ big job awaits our smallest workers
This is the most spectacular time to be in an almond orchard, as the trees are in bloom. Almond growers are hoping for warm sunny…
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Nangiloc new frontline in Varroa mite fight
AGRICULTURE Victoria staff have announced the European honeybee parasite known as varroa mite has been detected for the first time in Victoria at a hive…
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Rising rates an issue for broadacre farmers
MILDURA-based agribusiness financial specialist Janine McLean has said a recent Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) announcement of another rate rise is hardly likely to be greeted…
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Silo attention urged
A RECENT series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of on-farm silos has put an urgent focus on grain growers to assess, and either maintain…
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Winter lessons for almond growers
WINTER is not being wasted in the Sunraysia almond industry, with an emphasis on education through a series of workshops across the region. Almond Board…
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Almond train finally getting up head of steam
Australian almond sales for the 2024 season might be on record pace after setting another monthly record for exports – but that comes with a…
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Bird flu battle goes high tech
VICTORIAN authorities has turned to hi-tech in a bid to contain its avian flu outbreak, which has impacted on close to 8 per cent of…
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Pest free area status to go
THE Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area, established in 2006 to help protect local horticultural industries from Queensland fruit fly and enhance market opportunities, is to…
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Low rain not yet dire on the plains
ERRATIC rainfalls across the northwest of Victoria are still below long-term rainfall averages but local croppers are not hitting the panic button just yet. Mildura’s…
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